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Modular Configuration Storage Shelves

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'Kurio' Shelving Unit is Easily Customized for Any Needs

— May 13, 2019 — Art & Design
Demand for customizable storage solutions is only increasing given consumer need for better ways to store essentials, which is seeing new creations like the 'Kurio' shelving unit be created.

Looking like a decorative piece of wall art, the shelving unit has a grid layout that will allow aluminum panels to be interconnected across it for a customizable way to keep items stored or on display. The absence of screws or fasteners helps it to maintain a clean look that's perfect for any area of the home.

The 'Kurio' shelving unit is the design work of Markus Hofko of Von Morgen and is the winner of the 2019 A’ Design Award. The inspiration behind the storage solution was explained by Hofko who said, "The basic idea is inspired by the Cabinets Of Curiosities (hence the name Kurio) of the late renaissance. These wooden cabinets were shelfing systems with various boxes of different sizes, to hold objects of wonder from all around the world and juxtapose them in intriguing arrangements."
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Storage Solutions - There is a demand for storage solutions that can be easily customized to fit individual needs, presenting opportunities for modular and adaptable designs.
2. Decorative Functional Furniture - Furniture pieces that blend functional storage with decorative aesthetics are gaining popularity, creating room for innovative designs that seamlessly integrate into home decor.
3. Screwless Assembly Systems - The absence of screws or fasteners in furniture design offers opportunities for clean and streamlined aesthetics, providing new possibilities for effortless assembly and disassembly.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The furniture manufacturing industry can capitalize on the demand for customizable storage solutions by developing modular shelving units that offer both functionality and style.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry can explore the concept of decorative functional furniture, designing pieces that serve as both storage solutions and eye-catching decor elements.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can leverage screwless assembly systems to create furniture arrangements that seamlessly blend into the overall design scheme, offering clients convenient and visually appealing storage options.
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